YNHS, a private nonprofit health clinic in Yakima, was founded in 1975 to provide preventive health care and education services to low-income people. The original YNHSprograms included senior screen physicals, Stop Smoking clinics, weight loss counseling, well child exams, and various employment physicals. One physician and four support staff provided care to approximately 20 patients per day.

In 1996, services increased by 91% over the previous year. This dramatic increase in medical, dental and public health services continues to verify the need in Yakima for service to the disadvantaged of our community.

In 2004, over 15,000 residents received medical care, 4,000 received dental care, and more than 25,000 received WIC, maternity support services, and maternity case management. Today, an average of 500 patients and clients are served each day by primary care, dental, and public health providers in our Yakima and Sunnyside offices.